
Biography
Kota Srinivasa Rao (born 10 July 1943) is an Indian actor, known for his work primarily in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He has also starred in a few films in Tamil, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam. As a former politician, Rao has served as the MLA from Vijayawada East in Andhra Pradesh, India from 1999 to 2004.He made his debut with the Telugu film Pranam Khareedu in 1978. He starred in seven hundred and fifty feature films. He has received nine state Nandi Awards as best character, villain and supporting actor. In 2012, he has garnered the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA), for his work in Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum. In 2015, he received India's fourth highest civilian honour Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian cinema.He received wide critical acclaim for his diverse roles in hits such as Attarintiki Daredi (2013), Julayi (2012), Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum (2012), Brindaavanam (2011) Dookudu (2011), Rakta Charitra (2010), Leader (2010), Ready (2008), Sarkar (2006), Bommarillu (2006), Pournami (2006), Chatrapathi(2005), Athadu (2005), Malliswari (2004), Tagore (2003), Idiot (2002), Student No. 1 (2001), Ganesh (1998), Anaganaga Oka Roju (1997), Aha Naa Pellanta (1987), Aame (1994), Hello Brother (1994), Govindha Govindha (1993), Gaayam (1993), Money (1993), Sathruvu (1990), Shiva (1989), Pratighatana (1986), and Repati Pourulu (1986). In 2003, he made his debut in Tamil film Saamy as a suave villain. He played a negative role Saniyan Saggadai in the Tamil film Thirupaachi.
Personal Life
Kota Srinivasa Rao was born on 10 July 1943 in the village of Kankipadu in present-day Andhra Pradesh. His father Seetha Rama Anjaneyulu was a doctor. Srinivasa initially aimed to become a doctor but eventually couldn't make it because of his love towards acting. He started his career on stage in drama plays during college. He has a Bachelor of Science degree and worked as a State Bank employee before entering the film industry.He is married to Rukmini and has three children (2 daughters and a son). He lost his son Kota Venkata Anjaneya Prasad on 20 June 2010 in a road accident in Hyderabad. Prasad acted in J. D. Chakravarthy's flick Siddham and alongside his father in Gaayam 2 (2010). His acting was critically acclaimed.Srinivasa's younger brother Kota Sankara Rao is also an actor. He works in a nationalised bank and acts in soap operas.
Filmography
All 269
Movies 269
Producer 1

Hero (2022)
Movie

Konda Polam (2021)
Movie
Minister

Aaradugula Bullet (2021)
Movie

Power Play (2021)
Movie
Virata Raju

Narthanasala (2020)
Movie

Rajdooth (2019)
Movie

Sita (2019)
Movie

ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi (2019)
Movie
Pooja's maternal grandfather

Maharshi (2019)
Movie
Ilaiya Perumal (Perumal Pichai)

Saamy² (2018)
Movie

Achari America Yatra (2018)
Movie

Kaathadi (2018)
Movie

Gayatri (2018)
Movie
Babaayi

Jawaan (2017)
Movie
Bapu

Balakrishnudu (2017)
Movie
Astrologer

Maragadha Naanayam (2017)
Movie
6
Chief minister

Radha (2017)
Movie
M.L.A.Koteswara Rao

Gunturodu (2017)
Movie

Siddhartha (2016)
Movie
Film Producer

Baaghi (2016)
Movie

Terror (2016)
Movie
Varatharajan

Saahasam (2016)
Movie
Govind's father

Subramanyam For Sale (2015)
Movie

Jadoogadu (2015)
Movie

Lion (2015)
Movie
Devaraj's father

Son of Satyamurthy (2015)
Movie
Actor

Tungabhadra (2015)
Movie
Judge

Temper (2015)
Movie

Govindudu Andarivaadele (2014)
Movie

Aranmanai (2014)
Movie
Baldev's Uncle

Power (2014)
Movie
4
Home Minister

Anukshanam (2014)
Movie

Run Raja Run (2014)
Movie
Actor

Jump Jilani (2014)
Movie

Prathinidhi (2014)
Movie

Thalaivan (2014)
Movie
Ilavarasu

Damaal Dumeel (2014)
Movie
Hanumayya

Race Gurram (2014)
Movie
Actor

Yuddam (2014)
Movie
Santhanam

Malini 22 Palayamkottai (2014)
Movie
Central Minister

Yevadu (2014)
Movie
6
Madhu's Grandfather

Kshatriya (2014)
Movie

Acham Thavir (2013)
Movie
Chokkanathan

All in All Azhagu Raja (2013)
Movie
Rajeshwar, Alekhya's Grandfather

Doosukeltha (2013)
Movie
Umapathi

Ramayya Vasthavayya (2013)
Movie
Siddhappa

Atharintiki Daaredi (2013)
Movie
Actor

Adda (2013)
Movie

Operation Duryodhana 2 (2013)
Movie

Greeku Veerudu (2013)
Movie
Sivaiah

Okkadine (2013)
Movie
Vizag uncle

Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013)
Movie
1
Subrahmanyam

Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum (2012)
Movie
Rudrama Naidu

Dhenikaina Ready (2012)
Movie
Ex-Chief Minister Jawahar Naidu

Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu (2012)
Movie
Union Home Minister

Thaandavam (2012)
Movie
Rajan Modaliyar

Srimannarayana (2012)
Movie
Varada Rajulu

Julayi (2012)
Movie
Actor

All the Best (2012)
Movie
Perumal

Saguni (2012)
Movie
Bhagyalakshmi's father

Gabbar Singh (2012)
Movie
Veera Durgam Rajavaaru

Dhammu (2012)
Movie
Baireddanna

Rachcha (2012)
Movie

Maasi (2012)
Movie
Ranga's Father

Poola Rangadu (2012)
Movie
Siva Reddy

Bodyguard (2012)
Movie

Kshetram (2011)
Movie
Actor

Priyudu (2011)
Movie
Ramana

Bejawada (2011)
Movie
Mallesh Goud

Dookudu (2011)
Movie
6
Annachchi

Mambattiyan (2011)
Movie
Villain

Maaro (2011)
Movie
Tiwary

The Train (2011)
Movie

Nenu Naa Rakshasi (2011)
Movie
Alavandhan

Ko (2011)
Movie
Actor

Bhavani IPS (2011)
Movie
Onti Kannu Gavarraju

Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju (2011)
Movie
Sankaranna

Mirapakay (2011)
Movie

Parama Veera Chakra (2011)
Movie
Rayudu

Broker (2010)
Movie

Ragada (2010)
Movie
Ring Raja Rao

Kathi Kanta Rao (2010)
Movie
Nagamani Reddy

Rakht Charitra 2 (2010)
Movie

Kathi (2010)
Movie
Nagamani Reddy

Rakht Charitra (2010)
Movie
Durga Prasad

Brindaavanam (2010)
Movie
Raju's grandfather

Khaleja (2010)
Movie
4
Guru Narayana

Gaayam 2 (2010)
Movie

Sye Aata (2010)
Movie

Ambasamuthiram Ambani (2010)
Movie
Ayyanarappan

Kanagavel Kaaka (2010)
Movie
Father of Veerakeshava

Simha (2010)
Movie
Actor

Betting Bangarraju (2010)
Movie
Actor

Sadhyam (2010)
Movie

Namo Venkatesa (2010)
Movie

Shambo Shiva Shambo (2010)
Movie
Villain

Odipolama (2009)
Movie
Sidhar

Jaganmohini (2009)
Movie
Pasupathi

Shankam (2009)
Movie
Gurudev

Anjaneyulu (2009)
Movie
Swami

Luck (2009)
Movie
6
Actor

Aa Intlo (2009)
Movie
Minister

Kick (2009)
Movie
1
Actor

Karthik Anitha (2009)
Movie
Actor

16 Days (2009)
Movie

Perumal (2009)
Movie

Siddham (2009)
Movie

Laadam (2009)
Movie
Ram Mohan Rao

Hero (2008)
Movie
Vedhagiri

Dhanam (2008)
Movie
Actor

Satyam (2008)
Movie
Actor

Gaji Biji (2008)
Movie
Actor

Hare Ram (2008)
Movie
Peddi Naidu

Ready (2008)
Movie

Kantri (2008)
Movie

Nee Sukhame Ne Koruthunna (2008)
Movie

Sadhu Miranda (2008)
Movie
Actor

Sundarakanda (2008)
Movie
Mohan Rao

Vishaka Express (2008)
Movie

Pourudu (2008)
Movie

Krishna (2008)
Movie

Okka Magaadu (2008)
Movie
Maccha Srinu

Athidhi (2007)
Movie
Psychiatrist

Darling (2007)
Movie
Chandu & Bose's Father

Lakshyam (2007)
Movie
Minister Srinivas Rao

Munna (2007)
Movie
Ganesh's father

Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (2007)
Movie
Professor Chandram

Classmates (2007)
Movie

Yogi (2007)
Movie
Rakhi's Grandfather

Rakhi (2006)
Movie
Dasu's Father

Khatarnak (2006)
Movie
Actor

Dongodi Pelli (2006)
Movie
Special Appearance

Hyderabad Nawabs (2006)
Movie

Andala Ramudu (2006)
Movie

Brahmastram (2006)
Movie
Kanaka Rao

Bommarillu (2006)
Movie
6
Actor

Nandanavanam 120 KMs (2006)
Movie
Nagendra Naidu

Pournami (2006)
Movie
Lawyer Dharma Reddy

Shock (2006)
Movie

Paramasivan (2006)
Movie
Nayar

Mahanandi (2005)
Movie

Allari Pidugu (2005)
Movie
Appala Naidu

Chatrapathi (2005)
Movie

Political Rowdy (2005)
Movie
Baji Reddy (Politician)

Athadu (2005)
Movie
6
Selvar Mani

Sarkar (2005)
Movie
1

Hungama (2005)
Movie

Soggadu (2005)
Movie
Saniyan Saggadai

Thirupaachi (2005)
Movie
Bilahari

Naa Alludu (2005)
Movie
Actor

Jai Surya (2004)
Movie
Nachiyar

Aai (2004)
Movie

Jore (2004)
Movie

Love (2004)
Movie
Doctor

Naani (2004)
Movie
Actor

Pedababu (2004)
Movie

Nenu (2004)
Movie
Anjali's Grandfather

Kuthu (2004)
Movie
Bhavani Prasad

Malliswari (2004)
Movie
Shankar

Satyam (2003)
Movie
Actor

Raktha Kanneeru (2003)
Movie
Annachi

Saamy (2003)
Movie

Raghavendra (2003)
Movie
Actor

Sandade Sandadi (2002)
Movie

Gemini (2002)
Movie

Idiot (2002)
Movie
Anand's Father

Avunu Valliddaru Ishtapaddaru! (2002)
Movie

O Chinadaana (2002)
Movie

Allari (2002)
Movie
Shanti's paternal uncle

Daddy (2001)
Movie
Sampat Verma

Student No. 1 (2001)
Movie

Akasa Veedhilo (2001)
Movie

Premato Raa (2001)
Movie
Actor

Eduruleni Manishi (2001)
Movie

Maa Pelliki Randi (2001)
Movie
Actor

Bachi (2000)
Movie
Actor

Ammo! Okato Tareekhu (2000)
Movie

Vamsi (2000)
Movie

Goppinti Alludu (2000)
Movie
Badri's father

Badri (2000)
Movie

Nuvvu Vastavani (2000)
Movie
Actor

Postman (2000)
Movie
Babai

Annayya (2000)
Movie

Yuvakudu (2000)
Movie

Swayamvaram (1999)
Movie

Seetharama Raju (1999)
Movie

Samarasimha Reddy (1999)
Movie

Pedda Manushulu (1999)
Movie
Samba Sivudu

Ganesh (1998)
Movie
Pedda Basavaraju

Bavagaru Bagunnara (1998)
Movie

Surya Vamsham (1998)
Movie
Actor

Maavidakulu (1998)
Movie
Ganga raju

Devudu (1997)
Movie
Muddukrishnayya

Gokulamlo Seetha (1997)
Movie

Chinnabbaayi (1997)
Movie

Dongaata (1997)
Movie

Muddula Mogudu (1997)
Movie
Minister

Anaganaga Oka Roju (1997)
Movie

Peddannayya (1997)
Movie

Veedevadandi Babu (1997)
Movie
Siva Rao

Sarada Bullodu (1996)
Movie
Bangaram

Vinodham (1996)
Movie

Intlo Illaalu-Vantintlo Priyuraalu (1996)
Movie
Shri Ram's Father

Intlo Illalu Vantaintlo Priyuralu (1996)
Movie
Mutyalu

Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya (1996)
Movie
Major Harishchandra Prasad

Little Soldiers (1996)
Movie

Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi (1996)
Movie
Mayor Geedapenta Basavaiah

Maatho Pettukoku (1995)
Movie
Varadarajulu

Big Boss (1995)
Movie
Actor

Money Money (1995)
Movie
pamu

Telugu Veera levara (1995)
Movie

Subha Sankalpam (1995)
Movie

Gharana Bullodu (1995)
Movie
Kota Pentaiah

Alluda Majaka (1995)
Movie
Abbanna

Super Police (1994)
Movie
S.I.Thadi Mataiyya

Hello Brother (1994)
Movie

Bhale Pellam (1994)
Movie

Top Hero (1994)
Movie

Mugguru Monagallu (1994)
Movie

Aame (1994)
Movie

Lucky Chance (1994)
Movie
Actor

Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu (1993)
Movie
Actor

Tholi Muddhu (1993)
Movie

Abbaigaru (1993)
Movie

Kondapalli Raja (1993)
Movie
Peddapuram Pedda Rayudu

Bava Bavamaridi (1993)
Movie
Kotappa

Mechanic Alludu (1993)
Movie
Satyananda Swamy

Govindha Govindha (1993)
Movie
Actor

Jambalakidi Pamba (1993)
Movie
Alauddin

Money (1993)
Movie
Guru Narayan

Gaayam (1993)
Movie
Actor

Rendilla Poojari (1993)
Movie

Muta Mesthri (1993)
Movie

Rampur Ka Raja (1993)
Movie
Actor

Rajendrudu Gajendrudu (1993)
Movie
Rayudu

Ashwamedham (1992)
Movie

Sundara Kanda (1992)
Movie

Chinarayudu (1992)
Movie
Military Babai

Chittemma Mogudu (1992)
Movie

Bhale Khaideelu (1992)
Movie
Villian

Alexander (1992)
Movie
Venkatrayudu

Rowdy Alludu (1991)
Movie

Rowdy Gari Pellam (1991)
Movie

Surya IPS (1991)
Movie
Actor

Bava Bava Panneeru (1991)
Movie

Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu (1991)
Movie

Stuartpuram Police Station (1991)
Movie
Venkatarathnam

Shatruvu (1991)
Movie

Raja Vikramarka (1990)
Movie

Bobbili Raja (1990)
Movie
Ramadasu

Iddaru Iddare (1990)
Movie

Jayammu Nischayammu Raa! (1990)
Movie
Subramaniam

Aggiramudu (1990)
Movie
Actor

Irugillu Porugillu (1990)
Movie
Manager Venkateswara Rao

Chevilo Puvvu (1990)
Movie

Kokila (1990)
Movie
Machiraju

Siva (1989)
Movie
Papa Rao

Gaduggai (1989)
Movie
Pedda Rayudu

Hai Hai Nayaka (1989)
Movie
Actor

Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha (1989)
Movie

Varasudochadu (1988)
Movie
Suryachandra Rao

Khaidi No.786 (1988)
Movie
Joginadham

Rajakiya Chadurangam (1988)
Movie
Gurnadham

Choopulu Kalasina Shubhavela (1988)
Movie
Actor

Aha Naa Pellanta (1987)
Movie
Yella Papa Rao

Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Recording Dance Troope (1987)
Movie

Naa Mogudu Naake Sontham (1987)
Movie
Actor

Kabza
Movie
Gireesam

Rambantu
Movie
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Information
Known for Acting
Gender Male
Birthday 1944-07-10 (77 years old)
Place of birth Vijayawada, India
Religion Hinduism
Citizenships India
Also known as Srinivasa Rao Kota, కోటా శ్రీనివాస రావు, கோட்டா சீனிவாச ராவ், కోట శ్రీనివాసరావు
Awards Padma Shri in arts, Nandi Awards

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